Family Ties
My sense of duty is kicking me in the ass. My aunt's mother passed away, and her funeral is Saturday morning somewhere in New Jersey. My mom asked if I could go to represent our corner of the family. I balked at first. I couldn't tell you what this woman looked like, much less have anything to say about her. And I am just plain exhausted, and haven't finished unpacking. I am tired, and I have so much crap to do. But I care about my aunt, and my uncle (mom's brother), so I think I'm going to go. I'm not going to whine about it, but there are some things you just have to do, and this is one of them. What does it really take off of me? As an expression of love for my uncle and his family, I will go. And that's that, I guess. I am just really tired.
posted by Siryn at
10/07/2005 12:33:00 AM
3 Comments:
My condolences! I know your aunt and uncle will appreciate your attending. Every time I've had a family duty of that sort (too often lately), I find that any hesitation or resentment I had about attending is quickly dispelled by my family's relief and appreciation of my presence.
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Kathryn Is So Over, at 10/10/2005 09:26:00 AM
I hope all went well for you this weekend...and I know that the time you gave will have given you back something. I look forward to hearing what the blessing was~
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playfulinnc, at 10/10/2005 02:00:00 PM
Kathryn: That is exactly what happened to me, and I am glad I went. I stayed longer than I had intended, and that was good - except when my eyes started getting droopy on the Garden State Parkway on the way back! Had to stop and get an overpriced soda.
playful: I think the blessing is in the lesson - that it is better to give of yourself and to show love, than to be selfish. I was blessed to just be there. I got to see family I hadn't seen in a long time, and got to catch up with my cousins. I think I got an instant reward.
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Siryn, at 10/10/2005 09:50:00 PM
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